Episode 15 – No New Things with Ashlee Piper

This week, Amy and Amanda welcome sustainability expert, political strategist, and author Ashlee Piper to the show — and she’s bringing some much-needed permission to stop the overspending and clutter spiral.

Ashlee’s new book, No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity, isn’t just about minimalism — it’s about mindfulness, money habits, and learning how less can actually feel like more.

Together, they dive into:

• Why “no new things” isn’t about deprivation — it’s about freedom
• The link between mental clutter, emotional spending, and motherhood
• Why we crave buying stuff when we’re overwhelmed, tired, or trying to self-soothe
• Ashlee’s refreshingly honest take on guilt, grace, and living with intention (not shame)
• How to raise kids without turning every moment into a shopping opportunity
• Small, realistic shifts you can make today that actually stick

Also covered: the Amazon trap, making “nothing” feel exciting again, and what Ashlee calls conscious laziness (spoiler: it’s genius). This episode is equal parts empowering, hilarious, and freeing — and no, you don’t have to throw away all or your stuff or stop shopping all together!

If you're craving more space and time — mentally, physically, and financially — this one’s for you.

📚 Grab Ashlee’s book: No New Things - https://amzn.to/3Hgi9IA

💬 Head over to IF and tell us what “no new things” could look like in your own life @BronzeMedalMoms

Ep. 14 – Coffee Talk (Without the Coffee)

In true Bronze Medal Mom fashion, Amy and Amanda dive into a delightfully chaotic conversation that covers everything from hormone-wrecking coffee habits to boogie boarding in the dark, decorating with meaning, and parenting through tech week fatigue.

They unpack:

• Why coffee first thing in the morning might be tanking your energy (and what to drink instead)
• The unexpected perks of theater mom life (and the no-sleep tech week grind)
• Family vacation chaos: 21 people, one beach house, and a lot of catchphrase
• Bougie travel, flight delays, and raising daughters who aren’t afraid to explore the world
• Letting your partner parent his way (and why packing lunches isn’t your job when you're gone)

And of course, they detour into shark obsessions, odd tattoo choices, and why mismatched homes with stories are superior to magazine-perfect decor.

Also: Should “Coffee Talk” be renamed since neither host drinks coffee? Let us know your suggestions!

🌐 Visit us at: www.bronzemedalmoms.com
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @bronzemedalmoms

🎧 New episodes drop weekly—subscribe, leave a review, and send this one to your mom friends!

Travel Like a Bronze Medal Mom

Description:

Ready to hit the road, the skies, or the hotel pool with your little humans in tow? In this episode of Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda dive into the reality of traveling with kids—because it’s not always pina coladas and Instagram-worthy sunsets.

Amy shares her years of travel wisdom from flying with her daughter since she was 3 months old, while Amanda confesses to her deep bond with the minivan. Together, they swap stories of airport meltdowns, hotel hacks, and why starting young is the secret sauce to raising confident little travelers.

In this episode you'll get:

• Real talk about the chaos (and joy!) of vacationing as a mom
• Tips for keeping your cool when things go sideways
• Their favorite travel gear and kid distractions
• Why a “fun” vacation is sometimes just surviving with snacks and a pool

This isn’t a how-to for Pinterest-perfect getaways—this is the bronze medal mom version: messy, memorable, and totally worth it.

✈️ Got travel war stories or genius mom hacks? DM us on Instagram @bronzemedalmoms or hit us up at bronzemedalmoms.com.